Apply for a shipping container on residential property permit

You will need a permit to store a shipping container on any residential property within the Frankston municipality. Permits are valid for a maximum of 12 months and applicants must comply with relevant legislation and local laws at all times.

You must submit your application prior to placing your shipping container on the property.

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) of the shipping container company
Traffic Management Plan (required if a road is being closed or partially closed)
asset protection permit (required if a public area such as road or nature-strip is being used for installation / removal)
site plan, generally 1:200-1:500 (dependant on property size) identifying the proposed location

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for: Storage of Shipping Containers Residential Property(PDF, 565KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 4.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

Once we have received payment, you will receive your permit within 5 business days.

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) of the shipping container company
Traffic Management Plan (required if a road is being closed or partially closed)
asset protection permit (required if a public area such as road or nature-strip is being used for installation / removal)
site plan, generally 1:200-1:500 (dependant on property size) identifying the proposed location

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for: Storage of Shipping Containers Residential Property(PDF, 565KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Step 4.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

Once we have received payment, you will receive your permit within 5 business days.

In person

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) of the shipping container company
Traffic Management Plan (required if a road is being closed or partially closed)
asset protection permit (required if a public area such as road or nature-strip is being used for installation / removal)
site plan, generally 1:200-1:500 (dependant on property size) identifying the proposed location